Information Provided by: Opportunities for Otsego

OFO Offering New Support to Parents

By
Bryan Mercer

OFO Offering New Support to Parents

November 28, 2011Updated Nov 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM EST

Oneonta, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Opportunities for Otsego has launched a new initiative, Mothers, Infants, and Loving Connections (MILC), to support new parents in choosing healthy feeding options for their infants.

Pregnant women, new parents, and caregivers are invited to the first meeting, which is being held on Thursday, December 1st at 6:00PM at the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta.

The topic of the evening is “Pre and Post Delivery Nutrition for Mother and Baby” and will be presented by guest speaker, Grace Benkovitz. Fathers are encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact Dawn Helstrom, Opportunities for Otsego Dental and Nutrition Specialist, at 607.433.8000.

MILC is a group of professionals from various early childhood programs at Opportunities for Otsego, including WIC, Building Healthy Families, and Early Head Start. The intent of the project is to support breastfeeding mothers by offering networking opportunities and social connections with other new parents and families.

OFO is a Community Action Agency that has been fighting the "War on Poverty" in Otsego County since 1966. The agency strives to alleviate poverty and fosters self-sufficiency through comprehensive and holistic client-centered services. OFO’s mission is to be the leader in developing innovative solutions that promote healthy lives, thriving families, and caring communities. OFO is a member agency of the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties.